Operator, sewing machine

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy

Tasks

• Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Set in sleeves, pockets, collars and other garment pieces
• Use sewing guides and tension devices

Type of materials

• Cotton or synthetic
• Knits
• Satin

Equipment and machinery experience

• Button holer or button sewer
• Double needle machine
• Hemmer or blindstitcher
• Industrial sewing machine
• Multi-needle machine
• Profile stitcher or pocket machine
• Seamer, automatic
• Serger or overlock
• Single needle machine

Sewing experience

• Commercial
• Garment section work
• Piecework
• Semi-section garment work
• Whole garment

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 32 hours per week